[RP TownTalk] RP TownTalk Form

[James D. Holmes]

Mr. Ebbeler

I thought the intended use of the RP TownTalk blog was to encourage the 
residents of Riverdale Park to discuss current issues.  I have listed 
the rules that I agreed to when I signed up to participate on the blog.  
I believe that I am in conformance (see below rules for the RP TownTalk 
Blog)

The comment you made that I should only address these issues at a Town 
meeting and not on the RP TownTalk blog appears that you do not want 
input from other residents that have the same opinion that I have.  Not 
all Riverdale Park residence can run for office or attend town 
meetings.  I work for a local government agency and I am prohibited from 
holding an elected office in this State.  I also work when most of the 
meetings are scheduled and can not attend.  I have been a 
resident/property owner of Riverdale Park for approximately 35 years, I 
have done my share of volunteering in the past.  My wife served as the 
Chief Election Judge for numerous years. I have had ties in this 
community for over 50 years and the message that I don't care about the 
Town is absurd.

By the way, if I had taken off work last night to attend the Town 
meeting, I would not have had the opportunity to talk directly to you. 
You and two other council members were absent.


J. Holmes



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